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Conceptualizing Addiction This is a two-part assignment. Part A will help you identify the multifaceted nature of drugs. In Part B, you will then be able to identify what addiction is. How does addiction impact an individual, a family system and a community? What are some possible solutions to address this issue? What are the limitations in treatment? Part A Discuss the effects of different substances that can lead to addiction. Select five substances and create a chart summarizing the effects. The chart must include the following elements: The type of drug and the class it is part of: For example, cocaine is a stimulant Effects on the brain Effects on the body How it is likely to influence behavior Effects of long-term use Part B Compare two models of conceptualizing addiction. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper briefly describing the models. Discuss how they are synergistic, or how they take competing views. Include a summary about which theory you feel is most useful for helping intervene on addiction. Format your paper according to APA guidelines. Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.